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Boston Cream Cupcakes

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Delicious handheld cupcakes filled with creamy custard and topped with rich chocolate ganache.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pastry cream or custard
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with milk, mixing until just combined.
  7. Divide batter into lined cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cupcakes cool completely, then fill with pastry cream or custard.
  9. For ganache, heat heavy cream until just about to boil, pour it over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
  10. Top each cupcake with ganache and let set before serving.

Notes

These cupcakes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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